2023-10-06 16:52:30
They are not only holding sealed iPhone 15s, but also open ones. Photo: National Radio/Apple | They are not only holding sealed iPhone 15s, but also open ones. Photo: National Radio/Apple
Do you want to buy the new cell phone? Apple abroad? You must be very careful, since Customs The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max that some travelers are bringing to Peru from the United States, China and several European countries are being seized; This has just been confirmed Basic smart, a portal specialized in technology. Here we are going to tell you the details.
You may not remember, but this situation occurred last year, when Apple presented the iPhone 14. At that time, many people bought the new Apple cell phones abroad, without imagining that these devices would be seized because they were not approved. Luckily, all the devices were returned and they did not have to pay any fines.
In accordance with Basic smart, the iPhone 15 was entering Peru without problems, there were only detentions for people who brought more units than are allowed. However, this would have changed in recent days, since many netizens have used their social networks to complain that Customs seized their new cell phones indicating that they were not approved.
As revealed, until Sunday, October 1, the number of iPhone 15s detained by Customs exceeds 60 units. It is worth noting that they are not only seizing cell phones that are sealed in their boxes, but also open devices. Likewise, they highlight that there may be travelers who manage to evade controls, since they only seize those who undergo X-rays.
Are the iPhone 15 approved in Peru?
If we visit the official website of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) and enter the tool ‘online consultation of approved telecommunications equipment and devices’, we will discover that the iPhone 15 are already approved; However, Perusmart explains that these are the devices that will be sold in our region, either through Movistar, Claro or other operators, as well as the Apple Premium Reseller (iShop).
Likewise, people who tried to enter Peru with one of the non-approved iPhone 15s have a period of 30 days to complete the procedures; Otherwise, they will not be able to recover their equipment. Typically, this process takes 15 to 30 days; However, last year with media pressure it did not take so long.
Customs provides more details
Through a statement, Customs reported that the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have not been seized, but are in ‘custody’ until they are approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC).
“iPhone 15 cell phones must be approved by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) for entry into the country, to the extent that the equipment does not have said approval, SUNAT will keep the equipment covered by Proof of Custody in custody (process which does not imply the payment of fines or storage) until its destination by the user,” they point out.
“It should be noted that the approval can be managed by passengers before the MTC or by any natural or legal person. Once the entity issues the respective approval certificates, which can be consulted at (https://she.mtc.gob.pe/IEqHomGestionar/index), SUNAT will communicate with each of the users so that they come to its facilities in the International Arrivals Hall of the Jorge Chávez International Airport to manage the recovery of the goods as appropriate to each case,” they add.
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